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Raymond Dhue Obituary
DHUE, 64
Motorcycle Technician
LAKELAND - Raymond Barry Dhue kick-started and rode his 1946 Indian Motorcycle through the gates of Heaven on Sunday, January 23, 2011 following complications due to chemotherapy.
Raymond worked at AT&T for 30 years and Prudential for 4 years before starting his retirement job as a Harley-Davidson Technician.
His passion for motorcycles led him to be on 2 boards of The Antique Motorcycle Club of America, Inc. where he was known as "Gentleman Ray". He was very active with The First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland and The Gideons.
Raymond is survived by Kathy, his wife of 20 years; his parents, Nancy and Ray Dhue who live in Dunnellon, FL; his brothers Steven (wife Beth), Hunter; and nieces and nephews Amy Pettifer (and husband Mark), Bryan Dhue (and wife Melanie), Ali Dhue, Keegan Dhue.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International South, Lakeland Camp, P.O. Box 173, Lakeland, FL, 33802.
Celebration of His Life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29 at First Presbyterian Church, 75 Lake Hollingsworth Dr. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.heathfuneralchapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Dhue
Sharon DeAngelis
January 19, 2025
Every time I see an Indian motorcycle I think of you. Wish I could connect with Kathy
Connie Woodie
February 9, 2011
Kathy,
My deepest sympathies to you and the family of Raymond. We both worked at Michigan Bell back in the '70's and dated for nearly 2 yrs.I really cared for him. When I knew him he only owned Pierre Cardine suits, no jeans.He drove a Jag and loved to chrome parts on his motorcycle, which he kept in living rm. of his apt. We had many good times together. I am the gal who did the needlework of the tree which was framed and hanging on his wall. I too was treated for cancer (breast) with chemo & have been in remission for 6 yrs. Our relationship ended in Oct 1975. So glad to hear he had a good life. Sincerely, Connie (Farrow) Woodie [email protected]
Lee Hogan
February 7, 2011
Kathy,
My deepest sympathies to you and Ray's family. I always loved working with Ray through the years in AT&T Finance and our many book close nights at work. I have thought of you both often. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lee Hogan
January 29, 2011
Kathy,
Our deepest sympathies to you and the family at such a difficult time. Raymond will be missed and I will always remember him for his soft spoken voice and smile. I wil never forget my first motorcycle ride around the lake. He was truly a genuine person at heart. The service was beautiful and a true tribute to his life as a committed, dedicated and inspirational person. He's no longer in pain and at peace and I'm sure he's smiling ear to ear for he's with God. Sincerely, Bobbie/Cliff
January 29, 2011
Dear Kathy,
We are sorry to hear that Ray has left us. Indeed, he was kind and a faithful servant - he will be missed.
Jim and I wish you our love and prayers - so very happy to have known you at AT&T and Ray with the Y2K project.
Blessings,
Lilibeth & Jim Hanlon
Basking Ridge NJ
[email protected]
Jane Lamberson
January 29, 2011
Kathy,
I know that Ray is in Heaven. I enjoyed working with Ray at AT&T so much. He was a dear friend, but also a mentor and someone I strived to be more like.
I also live in Florida (Palm City). I hope that we can get together. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jane Lamberson
772-214-9209
email [email protected]
January 29, 2011
Kathy,
So sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He will always be remembered as a good person focused on the needs of others, doing what was the right thing to do for all, and a great coworker. Both of you will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Maryann Graham
robert lambert
January 28, 2011
Kathy;
Deepest condolences for your loss. Ray was a good man and a pleasure to know and work with. I can still remember you guys displaying your motorcycles by the Dunkin Donuts in New Providence. I remember yours having a side car. Good times, good memories, good friendship.
Bob Lambert
Sharon DeAngelis
January 28, 2011
Kathy - Ray was the best! Remember all those years of wonderful memories. He is now driving his Indian with Jesus!
Larry Kohn
January 28, 2011
Kathy - you have my sincerest condolences. Ray was a true Southern Gentleman and a pleasure to work with.
Doug&Loretta Freeman
January 27, 2011
The Lord has received a wonderful worker for His Kingdom.Ray will be missed by all who knew him. Our deepest sympathy and Prayers are with you Kathy.May the Good Lord be by your side during this difficult time.
Roger Davis
January 27, 2011
Kathy, You have our deepest sympathy; Ray was such a good person and one of AT&T's strongest performers. You two made such a good team and were a nice couple. We can picture Ray and his sidekick Bernie Ragland having a great conversation about right now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless, Roger & Jeannine Davis
Evan Golieb
January 27, 2011
Kathy,
May Ray rest in peace.
As you know many of us knew Raymond as our leader in the workplace.
He was always an honest leader and a mentor to many.
I am certain that those that knew him in recent years discovered, as we did oh so many years ago, that Ray was a strong and inspirational person.
I am certain that he is organizing heaven today.
Reflecting back to the late 1980's and 1990's when we worked together he was certainly a great person.
Evan Golieb
NJ & FL
January 27, 2011
Kathy, our deepest sympathies for your loss. Working beside Raymond for many years,we all appreciate a man of such great charactor and expertise. Many people have nicknames but no one lived up to theirs so much as "Gentleman Ray" lived up to his. He will be deeply missed.
From all of us at X-techs
Cheryl & Louis Irwin
January 26, 2011
Kathy, we are thinking of you and offering our condolences at this difficult time. Raymond was an incredible man, and such a strong man of faith. We all are blessed to know him. His adoration of you was very evident also. Blessings...
Kathy Sand
January 26, 2011
With deepest condolences, I submit that Ray was one of the nicest, friendliest men I have met in many years. Although I did not know him very well, he sure seemed to love life and enjoyed living it to the fullest! He will surely be missed by many and it is a definite loss to anyone who never had the pleasure to make his acquaintance.
Frank Kapaun
January 26, 2011
Kathy,
May God's love shine down on you during this time of need. Ray was truly one in a million, the very definition of both a gentleman and scholar. He will be missed.
Frank and Belinda Kapaun
kent
January 26, 2011
pave the roads for us ray, we will all be riding together soon.
Dawn
January 25, 2011
I know the angels are singing to have this wonderful, kind man among them.
Brian "BJ" Klas
January 25, 2011
Uncle Ray will be so missed by so many. I have so many great memories of Ray, his bikes, his Bricklins and his faith in Jesus Christ. Ride on, Uncle Ray.
January 25, 2011
Great loss to our motorcycle industry. Detail Detail Detail Is what I grew to appreciate. Such a Loss. Harold
Larry Seckel
January 25, 2011
The world has lost a wonderful man who extended his friendship to everyone he meet. Ray has been working on my bikes since he started with Lakeland Harley but is so much more than just a mechanic he was a friend. Ray, I will miss you and hope that you will find new roads to ride and have bikes to work on in heaven. Ride those clouds buddy. Hope to join you someday and we can ride together that we could never find time to do here.
January 25, 2011
We will miss seeing Ray's smile on Sunday mornings. If you were the
least bit down about something, just being around him would lift you up.
This is a loss for our church and our community.
Kathy, you and your family are in our prayers.
Deane and Jessica Hart
Bruce Palmer III
January 25, 2011
Ray’s passing comes as a great surprise to his many friends in the Antique Motorcycle Club of America where he has served as the club’s Treasure for many years. He was well liked, never had a harsh word, and was quick to assist anyone. He rightly earned his moniker “Gentleman Ray”. Ray, you will be sorely missed.
Brian & Diana Dickerson
January 25, 2011
The motorcycling community has lost a wonderful man. Always polite, funny and ready to talk bikes. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kathy and his family at this difficult time. Ray will ride on forever in our hearts.
Steve Masterton
January 25, 2011
Kathy..I will always remember Ray as the kind, soft spoken gentleman who knew more about motorcycles and Harley Davidsons than anyone I have ever met..such a rare combination. I will miss seeing him, and the priviledge of listening to his restoring tales. God Bless
Ray Dhue - 16 Oct 2010 Lake Mirror Classic
Terry & Deborah Lesnett
January 25, 2011
Kathy...Our hearts break for you and your loss. Ray was a wonderful man, a gentleman. His beautiful smile and kindness towards others will be missed greatly. We are honored to have had Ray come into our lives and be a friend. Our love and our prayers to you and your family. God Bless, Terry & Deborah Lesnett (Lesnett's Machinery, Inc)
Kelly Hammond
January 25, 2011
"I used to work with Ray at Harley Davidson. Anytime I had a situation he always had the good advise. He will be missed."
January 25, 2011
Kathy ,we will miss him.He was such a great guy.He is smiling today looking down on you and his friends.Our hearts and prayers are with you.
George and Johnnie McGee
Frances Greene
January 25, 2011
Ray will truly be remembered for his loving interest in the Gideon ministry. Our prayers go with you Kathy and family. Sooo Sorry.
Kay Strong
January 25, 2011
Ray touched many hearts and souls for the Lord.He will be greatly missed but will live on in those he mentored.
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